Mooloolaba Attractions
Things to see & do & get into

Ahh! Mooloolaba! The hippest, happening, funkiest, coolest, all-round family-friendly beach on the Sunshine Coast! What’s not to like?

Fabulous Mooloolaba Beach is the perfect place to start the day, swimming, surfing, walking, sunbathing or just full-on relaxing. Stroll across from the beach to the array of alfresco cafes that line the Esplanade, where you can order brekky, lunch or brunch then sit back & chill out & just people watch while sipping an icy cold, healthy juice, a smoothie, a wine, a short black or even a butterscotch mochaccino if the combo really grabs you!

The atmosphere in Mooloolaba is fun, the mood sultry, the attitude laidback & the fashion statements abound. It’s in holiday mode, all the time. Mooloolaba shopping showcases the best life has to offer; designer fashion including casual day wear, resort wear, formal evening wear, incredible swimwear, sassy shoes, amazing jewellery, handbags & accessories, next door to stunning art galleries, funky homewares & gifts—all those divine bits & pieces you see in magazines seem to appear out of nowhere begging to be taken home to your place.

There’s plenty to make the kids’ eyes bug out with gourmet gelato & icecream stores, candy shops & the Australia Zoo shop, plus a visit to the Wharf all make for a fun day out, especially with a trip to Underwater World thrown in where you can actually swim with seals or dive with sharks — or both!

After all that excitement, wander back to your resort apartment, have a swim in the pool, a little rest, freshen up then head out again to experience Mooloolaba’s nightlife.

If it’s just the 2 of you, why not start your evening with a romantic walk along the water’s edge at sunset?

Choose beachside dining for a leisurely meal overlooking the ocean sparkling in the moonlight. You could eat out here for a week & never taste the same food twice! Later in the evening, the stayers hit the wine bars, the surf club & nightclubs for great entertainment & coastal nightlife. Ahh...Mooloolaba! It’s a little piece of paradise where the weekend never ends.

Mooloolaba & its surrounds have numerous attractions that will keep big kids & little kids entertained. Visit your tour desk at your accommodation for ideas or pay a visit to the Mooloolaba Tourism Information Booth located on the corner of Brisbane Rd & First Ave, just behind Zanzibar. These folks really know their stuff & will find out what you are in to & give you heaps of suggestions on where you can go to have holiday fun. They can book you in for tours & other activities so you don’t miss out on the things you want to do.

Take advantage of this coastal destination & book in for a fishing tour, cruise on the canals, snorkel in the sea or joyride on a jetski. At a depth of 27 metres, scuba enthusiasts will be amazed at the ex-HMAS Brisbane & enjoy the possibility of actually diving into the engine & boiler rooms.

Dive with sharks & swim with seals — experience the creatures of the deep at UnderWater World. Australia Zoo Whale Encounters — Steve’s Whale 1 cruise boat is a luxurious vessel that takes guests on an exclusive Australia Zoo Whale Encounter. Departing from The Wharf Mooloolaba, it cruises the beautiful coast line of the Sunshine Coast in search of the majestic Humpback Whale during whale watch season.

Home of "The Crocodile Hunter", Australia Zoo is regarded as the ultimate wildlife adventure & a must-see attraction while on the coast. Situated on 70 acres & the home to over 1000 animals, an adventure into the wild awaits. Don’t miss the show at The Crocoseum. Feed the elephants, have an encounter with a tiger, hug a koala, be hugged by a python & don’t miss the staff feeding those massive crocs, big, bold, nasty!

Known for its quirky architecture, Ettamogah Pub is a replica from the famous Aussie cartoon strip & next-door is Aussie World, which boasts over 30 rides & games.

The Big Kart Track is an opportunity to navigate go-kart chicanes, hairpins & bends, a true adrenaline fix. Fast & furious!

The multi-award winning Ginger Factory at Yandina (originally at Buderim many, many years ago) is a different experience that is both an informative & leisurely daytrip in a peaceful setting.

For simplicity, enjoy a picturesque walk & experience the aesthetic appeal of Mooloolaba. Stroll to the river marina & take in the nautical atmosphere.

Head southwards along Mooloolaba Beach & investigate the lighthouse at Point Cartwright. Rollerblade, jog or power walk along the Esplanade & enjoy the sweeping views of the northern beaches, Mudjimba Island & glorious Mt Coolum rising into the skyline.

For an experience unique to central Mooloolaba, visit the ‘loo with a view’ a viewing platform right above the beach that has become world famous.

Have your photo taken with the Steve Irwin sculpture overlooking the beach on the grass area just up near the taxi rank at Mooloolaba.

While you're here, why not take some surf lessons & learn how to surf like a pro? Great surf coaches here to give you the edge.

Skydive! Yes, you can jump out of a perfectly good plane attached to someone who does this mad act daily, then land on the beach at Coolum or Caloundra. Tandem or single jump, you choose.

Helicopter flights & other joyrides are available at the Sunshine Coast Airport & Caloundra Airport, ask at your accommodation for details.

If you love seafood, don’t miss the Seafood Cruise departing from The Wharf, Mooloolaba.